How to Create a New Task List Tab

A custom task list tab in PaSTA displays backlog information based on defined criteria, allowing data to be filtered for specific crews, work tasks, or schedules.

  1. At the bottom of the backlog list, select New Tab.
  2. In the Tab Definition window, type a name for the tab.
  3. Observe default Field Select selection.
  4. Select the main Field category (Work Order, Work Task, Schedule Info, or Project), then choose the specific field from the second dropdown.
    • Work Order: This is the work order header level along with all of the associated fields.
    • Work Task: This is the Task/Operation level along with all of the associated fields.
    • Schedule Info: This is the scheduling information along with all of the associated fields.
    • Project: This is the project level along with all of the associated project names that have been created. 
  5. Select the Operator.
    • = Equal to the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • > Greater than the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • < Less than the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • >= Greater than or equal to the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • <= Less than the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • <> Less than or greater than the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • LIKE : Data is like the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • NOT LIKE : Data is not like the value entered that is associated with the field that was selected.
    • IS NULL : Selects only blank data associated with the field that was selected.
    • IS NOT NULL : Selects everything but the blank data associated with the field that’s selected.
    • STARTS WITH : Selects data that starts with the value entered associated with the field that’s selected.
  6. Select a Value. Select the blue arrow to fetch unique values. 
  7. If required, select a Conjunction (AND/OR) to add additional filters to your task list.
  8. If required, select the bracket button to group together multiple fields.
  9. Click the Test button to validate the tab definition. Revise if needed.
  10. Save.
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